Skales: open-source desktop AI agent that autonomously executes goals hits 1.8k GitHub stars
tom_doerr · x · 2026-09-07
Skales is an open-source personal AI desktop agent that runs locally and does real work, not just chat. It's available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile (Android/iOS).
Key features:
- Accepts goals and autonomously executes multi-step tasks across your files, browser, and calendar — no terminal or Docker required
- Multi-agent organizations, Agent2Agent, and pairing two desktops into teams of agents + humans
- Workflows, recurring autonomous tasks, and Agent Skills (SKILL.md)
- Supports 15+ AI providers with BYOK, emphasizing local privacy
- The repo has reached roughly 1.8k GitHub stars
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